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Olaudah Equiano (Gustavus Vassa) – Abolitionist

OLAUDAH EQUIANO Written by Cassandra Meade Early Life Born in Essaka, an Igbo village in West Africa in 1745 was  also was said to be born in Eboe, in what is now Nigeria. He was the son of a chief. Had 5 brothers and a sister, he was the youngest son with one younger sister. He …

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Dr. Nefretete Rasheed

Nefretete Rasheed, Ph.D Artist of Interdisciplinary Arts, Theatre, Dance, Poetry. By Arthur T. Wilson “Every day is Graduation“ Dr. Nefretete Rasheed * Nefretete Rasheed, Ph.D., a graduate of New York University, is an educator, writer, and therapist. She is also the Education and Clinical Director for Aspirations, Inc., an organization she founded that promotes teaching and …

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Glenda Dickerson

Glenda Dickerson By Dale Ricardo Shields  * Glenda Dickerson is a director, writer, folklorist, and educator. She directed professionally at the Biltmore Theatre (Broadway), Circle in the Square (New York City), Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (San Francisco), Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, and the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), among others. Birth – 1945 (Houston, Texas) ~ Death (Ypsilanti, …

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Toni King

  TONI KING    Dr. Toni King Professor of Black and Women’s  Studies and Author Dr. Toni C. King is a Professor Emeritus of Black Studies and Women’s Studies at Denison University. During her nearly 27 years at Denison, she also served as Associate Provost for Faculty Diversity and Director of the Center for Black …

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